Tag Archives: Mayo

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has expressed concerns about the lack of IDA investment in Co Mayo over the past two years. It comes after IDA today published figures showing a net increase of 6,570 jobs created in IDA supported companies last year. Deputy Calleary said that while Dublin and other urban bases are benefiting, Co Mayo continues to lose out. The Fianna Fáil Deputy commented, “This report shows the success of the IDA when it focuses on investment in a certain area. The IDA must be commended for supporting the creation of thousands of jobs last year, building on the years of work and investment in growing […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has said the news that one of Co Mayo’s largest employers is cutting its workforce in Castlebar comes as a major blow to the local economy. Deputy Calleary said, “My first thoughts are with the staff at Baxter in Castlebar and their families. This news is particularly upsetting in the lead up to Christmas. “The staff must be must be given every support possible as decisions are made about voluntary redundancies. Baxter has been an excellent employer in Co Mayo for decades. Many of the staff will have worked there for years. Everything must be done to ensure that they are offered redundancy […]

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has said the news of 80 job losses at Homecare Medical Supplies comes as a major blow to East Mayo. The Irish-based company has been forced to axe 80 positions, including 50 in Kiltimagh and 15 in Ballyhaunis, having lost an important HSE contract. “My thoughts are with the workers and management at Homecare Medical at this extremely difficult time. This comes as a terrible blow to them and their families, particularly in the weeks leading up to Christmas,” said Deputy Calleary. “Homecare Medical is a valued employer in Kiltimagh and Ballyhaunis. The loss of these jobs will unfortunately have a significant impact on […]

Mayo TD Dara Calleary has said comments by Justice Minister Alan Shatter that Garda recruitment was recommence next year must be delivered upon. Deputy Calleary said extra gardaí were needed for patrols across the Midlands as the force has been starved of resources. The Fianna Fáil deputy commented: “Minister Shatter previously committed to lifting the ban on garda recruitment this year but he abandoned that commitment at the first possible opportunity. This latest pledge to reopen the Garda Training College at Templemore next year must become a reality. The gardaí in Mayo and across the country have been starved of resources by this government. We need more gardaí in the […]

Members of the Oireachtas Enterprise Committee will see first-hand the challenges facing businesses in Mayo and Galway next week at the invitation of Mayo Deputy Dara Calleary. Deputy Calleary, Fianna Fáil’s Spokesperson on Jobs and Enterprise, has invited a delegation of TDs and Senators to meet with business leaders and organisations in Castlebar and Ballinasloe on Monday. Local TDs will also be in attendance. “The aim of this trip is to give TDs and Senators a first-hand insight into the real challenges facing business, employers and workers in Co Mayo at this time,” said Deputy Calleary. “We will be meeting Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce, Castlebar Chamber, Claremorris Chamber and Westport […]

Mayo Deputy Dara Calleary called on the Government to explain why it is forcing property taxes on homeowners in at least 57 ghost estates across Co Mayo. Homeowners in these estates were rightly exempt from the household charge last year, but the Government has now said they are eligible to pay property taxes. Just 5 estates across the entire county will still be exempt. Deputy Calleary said said, “It was only right that all of these unfinished estates across Co Mayo were exempt from the household charge last year. Many of the residents are young families who paid way over the odds for what is now a seriously devalued home. […]

Mayo Fianna Fáil Deputy Dara Calleary has revealed that approximately 175 people with severe disabilities in Co Mayo will see a 20% cut in State supports from July. According to new figures obtained by Fianna Fáil, 160 people with disabilities in Co Mayo who have been in receipt of the Mobility Allowance will see a dramatic reduction in their income from July. It follows the Government’s decision last month to axe the scheme. In addition to this A further 15 people will be hit by the cut to the Motorised Transport Grant. Deputy Calleary described it as a ‘savage cut’ that will have an enormous impact on people with disabilities […]